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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
1
The piece surveys shifts toward relaxation of prohibition in Washington state and rising rail prosperity, Cuba inviting German Jews for citizenship, Marconi announcing altitude sensing tech, Mrs Roosevelt funding a camp for forgotten women, and Sunny Lowry's English Channel swim, highlighting endurance and women’s growing roles.
Dispatches from London note that the English smile at Ireland’s hostile stance toward Britain as Irish goods sales abroad rise. The report hints that friendly expressions may reflect economic interests rather than sentiment. Continued on page 2.
B. F. Thomas, 41, a fish merchant who moved here several years ago, was found guilty of rape and sentenced to 40 years in the state penitentiary by a local jury Saturday. He was accused of attacking a 19 year old Austin girl visiting relatives here during the latter part of July. The trial spanned Tuesday to Saturday noon with 110 jurors drawn for the venue.
Descendants of Peter Johann Crenwelge and his wife, early Gillespie County settlers, gathered at Klaemner Park on Sunday September 3 for a large family reunion believed to become an annual event. The gathering featured a barbecue dinner and a program with music, songs, and speeches led by Carl Hartmann who recounted the family’s Texas history from Germany’s 1850 emigration to Fredericksburg.
Mrs Olga Walter Fiedler died Wednesday morning at 6:50 at the family home in Fredericksburg at age 39 years 11 months and 5 days. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3:30 PM from the residence, with interment in City Cemetery. Rev F Bracher conducted the services.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stork spent Sunday and Monday in Fredericksburg visiting relatives. Mr. Adolf Meurer of Corpus Christi spent several days with his brother Felix at Fredericksburg.
Mr and Mrs Max Schoene and the family spent Sunday in New Braunfels enjoying a day with relatives and local sights.
The Stonewall Community Club plans its second annual fair on Saturday September 16 with an engaging program of entertainment. An advertisement in today's issue details the events.
In Boerne Texas a 62 year old farmer Herman Frobese is found dead in a wood pile after a note indicated suicide and the discovery of a .38 caliber rifle suggests he was shot before the blaze. A second note tied to a tree repeats the suicide intent. The body was found about 150 yards from the farm house after a search that began when his wife found a note.
Gov Miriam A Ferguson issues a proclamation urging Texans to guard against carelessness as children return to school. She notes September marks the start of the public school system’s responsibilities and warns drivers and pedestrians about traffic dangers caused by careless behavior.
On Wednesday morning at eight oclock Rev A Heckmann of St Marys Church united Miss Dora Molberg and Mr Henry Meurer both of this city in marriage. The bride wore the traditional attire and was given in marriage by her father with Law rence Meurer as best man. Rosie Molberg served as maid of honor and Anna Meurer and Robert Molberg attended. Flower girl Mary Jane Molberg and Sophie Jenschke conducted the wedding march as the mixed choir sang. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home. After a brief honeymoon the couple will reside in Fredericksburg where the groom works for Advance Motor Co. The Standard offers congratulations.
Mrs Chester Schneider of Dallas spent several weeks visiting at Fredericksburg. Miss Viola and Edwin Brautigam returned home Thursday after spending the summer in Los Angeles and the Pacific Northwest.
National Bank Examiner C. W. Foster and Assistant H. McCullever visited Fredericksburg to conduct a routine examination of the Fredericksburg National Bank on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. Gilbert Leyendecker nee Minnie Kott of Harper died Wednesday at a local sanitarium after indirect snake poisoning from well water. Her eleven year old son remained critical while other siblings sickened. The family noticed a strange taste in water and found a snake had fallen into the well. The deceased was born at Wolf's Creek on September 19, 1898, daughter of Emil and wife of the Leyendecker family.
The City of Fredericksburg asks citizens for loyal support to economize government. It suggests reduced staff, urges strict adherence to traffic laws, and asks residents to report violations to the Mayor or Commissioners. The aim is good order, safety, cleanliness, and a better living environment, signed by Mayor FE Krauskopf.
The newly elected city officials held an initial meeting to establish permanent organization and staff. Mayor Ed Krauskopf appointed Wm Pape as Street Commissioner and Max T Henke as Sanitary Commissioner. Bodo Habenicht was chosen city clerk Otto Meyrer night watchman and John Weidenfeller street sweeper were re employed. Montgomery and Ward was selected to provide plans for the water works and sewage system with final data expected soon.
Reverend L. D. Bilinitzer and his Jourdanion family spent part of the week in Fredericksburg as their travels continued.
Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson granted a conditional pardon to Ray Click for the murder of Charlie Walker of Llano. Click, convicted in Williamson County after a venue change, had earlier received a life sentence at Llano, later reversed by the Court of Criminal Appeals and remanded for another trial. The killing occurred September 11, 1930, as Walker cried for mercy and was shot in the back while fleeing Click.
Wedding at 3 p m led by Rev F Bracher united Oscar Engelhardt son of William and Mrs Engelhardt with Edna Esensee daughter of Emil and Mrs Esensee. Attendants Mildred Durst Esther Bracher Arthur Esensee George Simon. Flora Bracher played organ. Reception at bride's parents home. Couple to reside on their Fredericksburg area farm. Best wishes extended.
Miss Eleanor Kneese becomes bride of Clarence Sommerfeldt at Eight oclock ceremony Mrs R Gammenthaler sings When You are Truly Mine Sweetheart with Blanche Baker on piano Baker also played Lohengrins march for processional Mendelssohn march as recessional Ushers Hilmar Treibs and Henry Rode lead the bridal party followed by the maid of honor
St Marys School opened its 1933 34 term with a record attendance on Tuesday. Mr Paul Weber made a business trip to San Antonio on Thursday. Mr Chas Lehne also visited San Antonio to see an eye specialist. Mr Ernst Itzac and Mr and Mrs Albert E Schmidt of San Antonio spent Wednesday at Fredericksburg. Felix Hahn of Doss was badly hurt last week when thrown from a wagon while stopping a runaway team. He suffered head and body injuries but is recovering well.
Hugo Koenig of Fredericksburg fired three bullets from a 38 caliber Winchester into his wife then shot himself at the Koenig home shortly before three oclock Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Klaerner found Koenig dead and Mrs Koenig critically injured after neighbors reported the shots following a quarrel over attending a friend’s funeral.
Mr and Mrs August Weber celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Friday September 1 with a dinner for more than sixty guests. Relatives and friends attended including Mrs Frank Thies of Charlotte North Carolina Mr and Mrs Ernst Doebbler Comfort Mr and Mrs Alfred Weber Llano Mrs Lina Weber Poth and Miss Dora Arbelger of Arizona. The Standard extends congratulations and best wishes for many more years of happiness.
Saturday a large assembly gathered at the Brodies home to honor their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests included out of town attendees such as Mrs Braeutigam and Ernst Braeutigam and families, Mr Grasso of Jewett Texas, Mrs Kott and children from Austin and more. The P T A Choral Club directed by Mrs Striegler performed several selections. Continued on page 2, Col 2.
Mason County to start full scale work on the Comanche Creek Bridge and Highway 9 cutoff by September 10. E B Calvin urges immediate fence moves along the right of way. Bridge contract set for 140 working days completion. About 215 Mason County laborers registered with the Re-employment Bureau. around 140 to be used, 110 unskilled.
The storm battered Brownsville Harlingen and San Benito causing millions in crop losses. Officials dispatched five relief trains with medical supplies and food as crews work to restore communications and assess casualties. Texas Governor Ferguson requested a medical corps. Harry Hopkins authorized relief purchases.
Miss Otelia Leist daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Leist of Yoakum married Robert C Walter son of Albert Walter of Fredericksburg at St John’s Lutheran Church in Yoakum. Rev I J Haag officiated with Irene Haag and Lydia Leist as maids of honor and bridesmaids. The couple planned a wedding dinner at Mrs J T Clark’s home and departed for Carlsbad New Mexico and West Texas. Miss Elsie Weinheimer visited San Antonio last week.
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